Calcimine: meaning, definitions and examples

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calcimine

 

[ หˆkรฆl.sษ™.maษชn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

paint material

Calcimine is a type of water-based paint that is made from a mixture of slaked lime, water, and other additives. It is known for its use in decoration and is commonly applied to walls and ceilings. Calcimine has a unique characteristic of being washable, unlike some other paints. This material has been used historically for creating a durable, low-cost finish in buildings, providing an appealing matte finish that can be easily refreshed or removed.

Synonyms

lime wash, washable paint, whitewash.

Examples of usage

  • The walls were finished with a layer of calcimine to give them a soft, muted appearance.
  • Before painting, he chose to remove the old calcimine to ensure better adhesion of the new paint.
  • Calcimine was popular in the early 20th century for its ease of use and affordability.

Translations

Translations of the word "calcimine" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น calcimina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅˆเคฒเฅเคธเฅ€เคฎเคฟเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kalkfarbe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ calcimine

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐะปัŒั†ะธะฝะพะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kalkominy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใƒซใ‚ทใƒŸใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท calcimine

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ calcimina

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kalsin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นผ์‹œ๋ฏผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุงู„ุณู…ูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kalkomรญna

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kalkomรญna

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Ÿณ็ฐๆฐด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kalkovina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kalkin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะฐะปัŒั†ะธะผะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒšแƒชแƒ˜แƒ›แƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kalsin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ calcimina

Etymology

The term 'calcimine' comes from the calcination process, where limestone (calcium carbonate) is heated to produce quicklime (calcium oxide) which is then mixed with water to form slaked lime (calcium hydroxide). The roots of the word can be traced back to the Latin words 'calx,' meaning 'lime,' and 'minis,' meaning 'in the form of.' Calcimine became prevalent in the 19th century, particularly in Europe, as a cost-effective alternative to oil-based paints. Its use surged during the industrial era because of its utility and the availability of the materials required to create it.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,930, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.